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Managing the work environment and facilities 2021

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)
Queensland's approved Code of Practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. It gives PCBUs practical guidance on keeping the physical work environment safe, covering layout, lighting, ventilation and temperature. I...
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Version as at 1 Sep 2026 Compiled version

Current Topics 5

Change rooms and personal storage

Oct 2026
Workers who must change clothing for work should have access to private changing areas with secure storage for personal belongings.
Low
1 citation

Code varied from 1 September 2026

Oct 2026
WorkSafe Queensland lists the Code with a varied date of 1 September 2026, following consequential amendments to several codes of practice.
Low
1 citation

PCBU primary duty: work environment and facilities

Jul 2026
A PCBU must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide and maintain a work environment without risks to health and safety, including adequat...
High
2 citations

Remote and isolated work

Oct 2026
Under WHS Regulation section 48, PCBUs must manage the risks of remote or isolated work, including ensuring effective communication with the...
Medium
1 citation

Workstations and work areas

Oct 2026
Workstations must suit the person and the task, and work areas should give enough clear space to move freely and evacuate quickly.
Medium
1 citation

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